Currently, vouchers are loosely based on this money for private school idea but have great variation in implementation, in other words, voucher programs all have different rules. Do they allow religious schools or not? How much money? What expenses qualify? Will private schools be required to take state tests? etc.

Politically, vouchers spark extremes from rage and enthusiasm. Generally speaking, Democrats are against vouchers and Republicans are for them.

To get you up to speed, here are the biggest arguments on both sides.

Arguments FOR Vouchers

Gives families more choice in education options

Public schools aren't doing a good enough job

Competition will improve public schools

Arguments AGAINST Vouchers

Divert money away from public schools

Religious schools should not get public money

Private schools don't accept all students

Private schools don't always have room for students who are using vouchers